VIEWERS have taken to social media to support footballing legend Kenny Sansom after he made an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show today to candidly discuss his alcohol addiction.

The 57-year-old former England and Arsenal player was on the show, which usually focuses on interventions with members of the public, revealed that he nearly died two weeks ago due to his drinking problems.

The father-of-three has battled for around three decades with alcohol issues that have left him homeless and without a job.

The first couple of weeks were scary but I am enjoying myself, I am happy

Kenny Sansom

Although Kenny could not do it at the time, he later did go into rehab and stayed in there for three months.

Speaking on the show today live from the rehab centre in Luton over Skype, he told Jeremy: “The first couple of weeks were scary but I am enjoying myself, I am happy. I am finding the real me. I am climbing up the hill.”

“I want to live a happy life. Being here is fantastic,” he added.

Reflecting on his time at the clinic, he said: “I’ve learnt a lot about my addiction and I’ve learnt a lot about myself. This programme has helped me and I hope that I can change my life.”